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History of the Mariana Islands to Partition
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- Written by: Bernard Punzalan
By Don A. Farrell. This first edition was recently published in 2011. It is a revision and update of the first eight chapters of the book "History of the Northern Mariana Islands," that was published in 1991. According to Farrell:
"Its purpose is twofold: a teaching tool for middle school history teachers and a general history of the Islands. It begins with an explanation of the geological formation of the Mariana Islands, extends through the periods of human habitation, development of the Chamorro and Carolinian cultures, and colonization by Spain; and ends at the point of political partition of these islands as a result of America's war with Spain in 1898."
This book is a great read with many vibrant photos.
You can order it at: http://www.cnmipss.org/commissioner-of-education/facts-figures/book-sales/
Northern State Teachers College
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- Written by: Bernard Punzalan
Back in the days....several young Chamorro scholars attended college at the Northern State Teachers College (currently known as the Northern State University), in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In this March 3, 1955 article from the Aberdeen American-News, it featured the enrollment of Jose B. Manibusan, Consolacion San Nicolas (both from Sinajana), and Alfred B. Toves (Agat).
Ms. San Nicolas was on a government scholarship and graduated the following year in 1956. Both Mr. Manibusan and Mr. Toves were Korean War Veterans that used their education benefits and subsequently graduated in 1958.
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1920 Census of Guam: District 3
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- Written by: Bernard Punzalan
District 3 was enumerated by Vicente Tydingco between the period 24 February 1920 through 9 April 1920. This District was comprised of: Asan Barrio, Piti Town, Sumay Town and Tepungan Barrio.
Description
Total Individuals: 1,809
Total Males: 873 (48.26%)
Total Females: 936 (51.74%)
Total Families: 354
Total Unique Surnames: 153
Oldest Enumerated: Francisco B BALIESTA 96 years old
Database Update 7 July 2012
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- Written by: Bernard Punzalan
Today, we achieve a major milestone with the Project now containing more than 200,000. We went from 197,604 to 208,525. The huge surge came from importing completed 1930 Census transcriptions for Districts 2 (Agana), 3 (Agana), 6 (Agat), 7 (Asan), 8 (Inarajan, Malolo & Talofofo), 9 (Merizo & Umatac), 10 (Piti, Tepungang & Sinengsong), 11 (Sumay), and 12 (Yona).
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